Interdisciplinary Simulation and Education Center

The Hennepin County Medical Center Interdisciplinary Simulation and Education Center (ISEC) provides a guided, safe environment for healthcare professionals to practice real-life medical situations and procedures. Using our state-of-the-art simulation equipment, participants learn proper techniques, refine interpersonal skills, and build confidence in their abilities. As a multidisciplinary training center, ISEC conducts educational programs for nurses, physicians, pre-hospital providers, and other allied health professionals from HCMC as well as community groups from across the region.

Mission Statement and Vision

The HCMC Simuluation Center’s vision is to revolutionize healthcare through state-of-the-art simulation. Our mission is to develop competence and promote confidence through providing immersive hands-on education. This will result in outstanding outcomes and experiences for patients, their families, and our diverse community.

We are proud to feature:

Expert staff

High-tech equipment

Multidisciplinary course offerings

State-of-the-art learning meets a long tradition of education

The Interdisciplinary Simulation and Education Center enables HCMC to continue a longstanding commitment to training the nation’s health care providers. The first teaching hospital in Minnesota, HCMC now trains more than 20,000 health care providers every year – at HCMC, online, and through outreach training programs across the state. By revolutionizing medical education for providers, we hope to ensure that all patients receive the best and safest care possible.